Episode 126 - An Homage to the Galactic Starcruiser (with Christina Nicholls)
Release Date: 10/24/2023
Episode 158 - Motivation Disorientation
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episode 8 (The Acolyte) of The Acolyte. Topics include: The Caddyshack storyline for Bazil Senator Rayencourt dropping truth bombs Sol sticking to his argument...would it hold up in court? Oh snap, we have saber bleeding! What does Vern share with Yoda? In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions on the post-credits scene for the Acolyte finale. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 06:54 - Question of the Week: The Acolyte finale's end credits scene? 12:06 - The Acolyte: Season 1, Episode 8 (The Acolyte) 48:41 - Maul Bag ...
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Episode 157 - Mad Claw Disease
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episode 7 (Choice) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Whose perspective is this? So many misunderstandings lead to so much despair The perplexing case of the Force vergence Maybe Indara wasn't so bad after all! How do you wrap this up? In our Question of the Week, we ponder where Yord and Mog's relationship broke down. In news, Shawn Levy's film has a writer and sets for the Mando/Grogu film are being built! We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 00:52 - The Wookieepedia Drama 06:21 - Question of the Week - Were Yord and Mog homies? 10:16 -...
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Episode 156 - 50 Shades of Jedi
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Episode 6 (Teach/Corrupt) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Is Qimir being real or just manipulative? When did Sol realize it wasn't Osha? Vernestra is getting so nervous (about something) that she's taking matters into her own hands Will Sol be the fall guy for all these jedi deaths? Is Qimir a Sith, a Ren or something else? Will we see Tenebrous or Plagueis (or have we already)? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what Tasi Lowa might do next since she lost her master. In news, we take a look at the leaked names of Skeleton Crew names. We answer all of your Maul...
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Episode 155 - Qimir is a Libertarian
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episode 5 (Night) of The Acolyte. Topics include: What the heck is Cortosis? Star Wars is for kids? Ya sure? Jecki reading Mae her Miranda rights Yord gets a chiropractic adjustment The old sister switch-a-roo! In news, we celebrate the news of Ben Mendelsohn joining season 2 of Andor and we discuss the latest updates on the Rey/New Jedi Order film. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 03:05 - Krennic in the House! 04:59 - Obaid-Chinoy Doing Her Homework 09:28 - The Acolyte: Season 1, Episode 5 (Night) 49:18 - Maul Bag Please...
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Episode 154 - Kelnacca's Big Nap
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episode 4 (Day) of The Acolyte. Topics include: The Ki-Adi Mundi controversy Even Jedi use Google Translate Kelnacca looks so peaceful...oh! He's standing right behind you! The Jedi red shirts are in trouble In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on how the Brendok witches met their fate. In news, we might be getting a new Spaceballs, Dave Filoni's film is being written but he's focused on Ahsoka Season 2, and hey, let's give Bryce Dallas Howard a film or series! We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 04:09 - Question of the...
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Episode 153 - Mother Aniseya with the No Look Demonic Possession
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episode 3 (Destiny) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Co-parenting twins isn't easy The Force v. The Thread Are the Jedi overstepping their bounds? (again?) That Jedi standardized test didn't change much over the years Is this a Heaven's Gate situation or something more sinister at play? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what sport Yord played in High School. In news, we drool over the latest trailer and gameplay footage from Star Wars Outlaws and worry that the game will take over our lives when it releases. We also look at the Andor season 2...
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Episode 152 - Better Call Sol
From A Certain Point Askew
We review Season 1, Episodes 1 (Lost/Found) and 2 (Revenge/Justice) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Stenberg and Jing-Jae are standouts Yord is a piece of work Really need to beef up security at these remote Jedi temples The Barash Vow is like sending yourself to your room Osha is NOT good at improv The not-so-secret surveillance balcony In our Question of the Week, we share your hopes for cameos in this season of the Acolyte. In news, Jay and Matt consider a Star Wars-themed cruise next May. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 06:18 - Question of the...
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Episode 151 - Seriously Though, Who is the Acolyte?
From A Certain Point Askew
We preview Season 1 of The Acolyte. Topics include: Are we dealing with twins, split personalities or something else? Who is this person with the zipper face helmet? Our attempt at Darth history Are we going to get a Ren origin story (and is it going to star Christian Slater)? Maybe some of these jedi were up to no good and deserve to die? In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions on who the Acolyte will be. In news, we discuss an update on James Mangold's film - dubbed Jedi Prime (for now) - and we take a look at the Skeleton Crew Ingot and what clues it gives us about that...
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Episode 150 - A Bad Batch Retrospective
From A Certain Point Askew
We celebrate our 150th episode by looking back at the full series of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Where this series ranks among Star Wars animation series The character arcs for Omega and Crosshair, especially, were very good Ya gotta have quality villains! We're still waiting on that Cid death scene (and we have some ideas for it) Do we want to see the Bad Batch show up somewhere else in the future? In our Question of the Week, we share your favorite and least favorite characters that were introduced in The Bad Batch. In news, Sigourney Weaver is coming to Star Wars via the Mando/Grogu...
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Episode 149 - The Phantom Menace Re-released and Revisited
From A Certain Point Askew
This week we went back to the theater to see The Phantom Menace for the first time in 25 years! We also reviewed the new season of Tales of the Empire. Topics include: Our Phantom Menace experience and feelings - then and now Jar Jar's Three Stooges act Nightsisters v. Daysisters How embarrassing would it be to be killed by a B1 battle droid? The inquisitor good cop/bad cop routine Force healing takes a toll on the body In our Question of the Week, we share your favorite moments from Episode 1. In news, we're getting a 'What If?' version of Star Wars via the LEGO universe and Skeleton Crew...
info_outlineWe welcome Christina to the show to give us a full breakdown of her experiences on the Galactic Starcruiser and why she so desperately wants it to return in some fashion. Topics include:
- Christina's Star Wars origin story
- Total immersion aboard the Starcruiser
- Did it live up to the hype (despite all the haters)?
- An emotional rollercoaster of an experience
- Getting mistaken for the cast while walking the streets of Batuu
- Will they bring it back in some altered form that works better financially?
In our Question of the Week, we go over possible recasting options for Baylan Skoll. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more!
Episode Time Stamps:
- 01:57 - Question of the Week - Baylan 2.0?
- 05:33 - Embrace the Power of Comfort with MeRobies!
- 07:17 - Touring the Galactic Starcruiser with Christina Nicholls
- 80:35 - Maul Bag
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